Project Skills
Helping students with disabilities gain real-world skills, explore careers, and prepare for life after high school. Project Skills connects students, families, schools, and Vocational Rehabilitation to create a clear path from education to employment.
Building Confidence for What Comes Next
Project Skills offers paid work experiences for high school students with disabilities. Students learn skills in different jobs with the support of a job coach. Project Skills helps a student build a work history and list of references.
See how Project Skills is helping students build confidence and prepare for their future.
Every student's path looks different. Project Skills helps them take that next step with confidence.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
Is Project Skills Right for You?
Designed for students ready to take the next step toward independence and employment, Project Skills serves students ages 16–21 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and a documented disability. Through partnership with Vocational Rehabilitation, eligible students receive support to explore career interests, build workplace skills, and prepare for their future.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Getting Started is a Team Effort
The journey often begins at a student’s IEP meeting. Teachers or case managers may invite a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor to introduce the program and discuss eligibility with students and their parents or guardians.
From there, students can apply and begin building a personalized plan for success.
WHERE WE SERVE
Serving Students Across the Black Hills
Project Skills currently collaborates with school districts across the region, including:
- Rapid City Area Schools
- Douglas School District
- Meade School District 46-1
- Spearfish School District
- Belle Fourche School District
- Lead-Deadwood School District
We're Here to Help You Take the Next Step
To learn more about Project Skills or begin the referral process, contact Kimberly Scott, Project Skills Program Manager:
